======Inland navigation and a more sustainable use of natural resources: networks, challenges and opportunities for South America======
This report examines the potential of inland navigation in South America for sustainable use of natural resources, focusing on challenges, opportunities, and policy recommendations for development.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://repositorio.cepal.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/b4c88b09-e0d6-4f17-8a2d-4d469137f307/content|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
  * [[encyclopedia:economic_commission_for_latin_america|Economic Commission for Latin America]]  
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|Authors:  | Adalberto Tokarski,  Andreas Dohms,  Arthur Yamamoto,  Freddy Wens,  Gordon Wilmsmeier,  Helen Brohl,  Jean Marchal,  Otto Koedlik,  Philippe Rigo,  Tito Lívio Pereira Queiroz De Silva, Azhar Jaimurzina  |
|Geographic focus:  |South America   |
|Page count:  |11 páginas  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved an expert meeting and conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where government representatives and inland navigation experts from various countries shared experiences, discussed challenges, and explored opportunities for inland waterway development in South America.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report discusses the current state and potential of inland waterway infrastructure in South America, funding schemes, and the need for national policies and regional dialogue. It emphasizes inland navigation's role in sustainable development and integration, highlighting the need for investment, harmonized regulations, and capacity building.  \\ 
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